Head Housekeeper: Lead Cleaning & Care Home Team

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Competitive salary

Holidays 28 days

Blue Light Card

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Job summary

Athena Care Homes' Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich is looking for a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness for residents and visitors.

The role is 30 hours per week on a rota basis, paying £13.19 per hour. We offer a thorough induction, competitive salary enhancements on bank holidays, 28 days’ holiday, and access to Blue Light Card benefits to support our care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position, with proven experience successfully managing a team, budgets and targets.
• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall responsibility for support services within the home for laundry and domestic housekeeping.
• Support the management team in the recruitment, induction and training of the support service team; ensuring training targets are met and team is competent in their roles.
• Manage rotas, budgets, stocks and reporting duties for the Housekeeping department within the home.
• Support, lead, manage and inspire direct reports to deliver outstanding service for the home.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Athena Care Homes' Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich is looking for a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness for residents and visitors.

The role is 30 hours per week on a rota basis, paying £13.19 per hour. We offer a thorough induction, competitive salary enhancements on bank holidays, 28 days’ holiday, and access to Blue Light Card benefits to support our care environment.